Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On a warm spring day a few weeks ago, the Panama City Renaissance School Enrichment (after school) Program students learned about gardening. The kids had a great time digging, planting, and watering. What a beautiful addition to the front of the school. Now everyone that drives down Baker Court can see the vibrant colors of pansies. Thank you Mrs. Estes and Ms. Harwood for coordinating this wonderful project.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Preschool • Elementary School • Middle School
The Panama City Renaissance School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and an Explore the School Day on Thursday, February 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Come learn about the nationally recognized program; fun, nurturing learning environment; top curricula; outstanding teachers; daily foreign language instruction and physical education, arts and community service activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to tour the campus, participate in classes, ask questions and visit with parents, teachers and administrative staff. For more information call 215-8712.

Outside the Box – Kate Estes

On Thursday, the Panama City Renaissance School prepared and donated 155 sack lunches to the Panama City Rescue Mission.  The Mission feeds more than 150 men, women and children each day. The PCRS parents donated all of the food, which included 20 loaves of bread, 10 large packs of sandwich meat, 200 apples and bananas, 200 bags of chips and other snacks, 10 large packs of cookies, and a box full of other food items.  Several of the moms and students made 155 sandwiches, and the students in the After School Enrichment Program packed all of the lunches.  The kids set up an assembly-line, where each child would take a bag and put an item from each of 5 boxes inside.  They finished packing the lunches in 45 minutes!  The students were amazed to learn that there are people in our community who do not have enough food to eat.  They were excited to be helping to feed hungry people and were so generous.  One student stated that he thought everyone in Panama City who has extra food should give to the Mission.

If you’ve never seen 155 sack lunches (I know I hadn’t), they filled up 8 large boxes!  The Mission residents and staff were so gracious and grateful.  I had so many people come by to thank the school and shake my hand.  It was a wonderful experience for all involved.  The Mission is looking forward to partnering with PCRS for another community service project in the future.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

For the past several weeks students at the Panama City Renaissance School have been working on bowls for the Chautauqua Learn and Serve Charter School Empty Bowl project. During the first session the children made bowls. Then the bowls were fired. This past week the children painted the bowls. After the bowls are fired for the second time the bowls will go to Chautauqua Charter School for their annual fundraising event to support disabled people in the Panama City area. So not only did the kids have a wonderful time making pottery, but they also learned about the importance of giving back to their community. Great work kids!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Ms. Griffin thinks “exposure is more important than execution.” In addition, she is a firm believer that shading, color mixing, composition, facial features and the importance of accurate observation should be taught early while is brain is pliable. Then as the children develop the necessary motor skills they can apply the techniques with greater skill. This is the second year she has been instructing these students. And it appears that her philosophy is paying off.